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What happened on March 20, 1991
NEWS
Jack Webb Doesn't Live Here Anymore ROBERT A. JONES
FASHION / PARIS FALL '91 COLLECTIONS : Chanel Shifts Gears : Karl Lagerfeld Puts His Signature on Ts, Faded Jeans, Other American Classics MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Full Steam Ahead on Easing Sinus Problems LYNN SIMROSS
U.S. Judge Excuses Dog Attacks on Blacks : Civil rights: Bites from police action may have been beneficial, nominee to appellate bench tells senators. He threw out verdict against officers. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Protest Cuomo's Budget, Smash Doors Outside His Office From Associated Press
Senate OKs Arms Ban to Get Allies to Pay Up : War costs: Less than half of the $54.5 billion pledged for the Gulf effort has been received. But the State Department calls the legislation unnecessary. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAF Jet Crashes; 3 Killed United Press International
Rain May Allow More Pumping to Urban Areas KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Blasts 'Bigotry' of Police Officers
Rain May Allow More Pumping to Urban Areas KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Israeli Planes Raid Guerrilla Base From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rain May Allow More Pumping to Urban Areas KENNETH REICH and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IBM Profits Half of Those Foreseen; Market Plunges : Computers: A postwar sales rebound apparently has not occurred. Worldwide economic weakness is blamed. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Advances to 35th Senate Runoff Election DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Gulf Slick Reported Spreading; Concerns Rise DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Walesa Arrives; Debt Cut Likely From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : U.S. Reports Gains by Kurdish Rebels From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Signs of the Times? SYBIL BAKER
IN BRIEF : Actress to Be Feted at 'Star Night Party'
Housing Spurt Seen as Sign That Recession Is Ending JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deluged Mayor Questions 50% Water Cut LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Offer U.S. 'Half a Loaf' on European Arms Treaty ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Can One Do About the Big Environmental Picture? JACK SMITH
Governor's Water Use Exceeds Expectations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Poll Tax Slashed 33% in Britain Reuters
Israeli Gen. Shomron's Backing of Land-for-Peace Deal Stirs Criticism from Associated Press
San Diego Loses Super Bowl Bid to Los Angeles MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planes Targeted if Iraq Stalls on Peace, U.S. Says MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arnett Defends Baghdad Reporting : Gulf War: He says that question-and-answer sessions with CNN anchors after he read his censored material 'saved my reputation.' THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hangings Sought for Gulf War Crimes
Panel Calls for Reform of University Athletics : Education: Academic abuses are alleged. College presidents are urged to take control of sports programs. JENNIFER TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Books to Be Read by All MARY YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
N.Y. Toy King Is Still a Child at Heart : Collector: His apartment-office is a fantasy land of toys and cartoons. KILEY ARMSTRONG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMN ONE : Junkers--Targets in Smog War : The dirtiest 10% of cars--older models--emit the majority of pollutants. While some drivers feel guilty, many say they simply can't afford anything else. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwait Reshuffling Its Cabinet BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yugoslav Army Eases Fears, Pledging Not to Interfere in Politics CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Says He Missed 'Hold Line' on Foggy Taxiway Before Crash ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PUTTIN' ON the Ritz : No detail was overlooked as staff rehearsed for reopening of grand hotel RANDYE HODER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lewis Faces Runoff for State Senate Seat : Elections: The Republican assemblyman is considered a heavy favorite to fill Orange County vacancy. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
John D. Voelker; Lawyer Wrote Murder Stories BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Domestic Agenda: The Big Issues
Japan Envoy Blames Gulf Crisis on U.S. : Energy: Americans refused to cut oil consumption, he charges. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressure by Bradley, Others on Gates Grows HECTOR TOBAR and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cranston Says He Has Trouble Paying Legal Fees PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State to Distribute Brochure on Safe Use of 'Gray Water' VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Environmental Groups Endorse Pact on Logging : Forests: Compromise would reduce timber harvest and broaden stream, watershed and wildlife protection. Industry to vote on issue today. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
300,000 Idle Soviet Miners Uniting to Press Demands : Coal strike: Union leaders from around the nation hammer out a single list of goals. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Calls for Reform of University Athletics : Education: Academic abuses are alleged. College presidents are urged to take control of sports programs. JENNIFER TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Americans Eager to Return to Jobs in Kuwait : Work: Many were held hostage or forced to hide, but they miss the money and way of life in the Gulf. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Noriega Co-Defendants Found Guilty : Narcotics: They are convicted of conspiracy and intent to distribute cocaine. A lawyer for Panama's ex-dictator says his case is not affected. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Red Cross Warns of Iraqi Food Shortage From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MAKING IT WORK : Tips for Disabled Singles on Entering Dating Scene SHERRY ANGEL
Rep. Campbell Seeks GOP Nomination for Cranston Senate Seat CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Justice in a Blindfold --and a Dunce Cap : PRESUMED GUILTY: When Innocent People Are Wrongly Convicted by Martin Yant ; Prometheus Books $22.95, 222 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson Unveils School, Health Plan for Poor : Government: The $85-million package would fund 'preventive' programs such as Head Start preschooling and immunization for children. Critics say the plan ignores other educational needs. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love That's Not Defined by Physical Limitation SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : KUWAIT : Hangings Sought for War Crimes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clipboard : Thursday's JANICE L. JONES
Mayo & Mayo : Brothers to Form Medical Partnership in O.C. HERMAN WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Idea That Just Might Hold Water : Consumers: Polymers may prove to be lifesavers for drought-threatened gardens. When mixed with water, they swell up and retain moisture near a plant's roots. LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Believers Are Not Alone : Outer space: A Nevada military base lures the faithful seeking close encounters of any kind with the UFOs they believe frequent the area. SHANNON SANDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Finds Greater Risk in Low Radiation Doses : Health: Cancer danger may be 10 times higher than thought. Existing safety standards may be challenged. JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Gorbachev Sees Ballot Mandate, Will Push His Reforms : Soviet Union: A new decree increases prices of food, goods for children, building materials and consumer items. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : BANGLADESH : President's Widow New Prime Minister From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Teacher Testifies She Did Not Ask Young Lover to Kill Spouse From Associated Press
Police Documents Disclose Beating Was Downplayed : Investigation: Highway Patrol officers say they were 'shocked' at the level of violence used by police. Reports studied by grand jury add detail to the King incident. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Olympic Qualifying for Belisle a Matter of Finishing 22nd : Running: Pacoima resident with dual citizenship earns berth on 1992 Belizean team after effort in L.A. Marathon. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gage Welcomes Chance to Show His Stuff : Horseman: Primarily a trainer of jumpers, Burbank rider places third in puissance at L.A. Equestrian Center. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP '92 : Dickson, Cayard Show Their Formidable Skills RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Trout, Without a Doubt : Plentifully Stocked Irvine Lake Is 'Within Spitting Distance' of Freeway PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America's Cup '92 : Syndicates At A Glance : A Monthly Progress Report Rich Roberts
Shooting From Staff and Wire Reports
PADRES : Schiraldi Stumbles in Quest to Be No.5 BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Pull for Strawberry's Recovery MELVIN DURSLAG
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Bubka Raises Pole Vault Record to 20-1/2 From Staff and Wire Reports
Lakes Rise and Fishing Improves After Rain
Duke Doubles Fun on a Golf Tour of Maui MAL FLORENCE
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
PREP WEDNESDAY: BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : Loara's Titus Set a Record Pace FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tillers Were Thrillers, but Friars Caused Drowsiness BARBIE LUDOVISE
2 Sports Suit Hart's O'Brien to a Tee KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Athletics From Staff and Wire Reports
NFL MEETINGS : Replay Saved When Buccaneers Change Position BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Honors CS Northridge Swim Coach
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Courier, Gilbert Get Berths Over Patrick McEnroe for Davis Cup THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USD Rallies to Top Chapman
DODGERS : Three Might Not Be a Crowd Behind the Plate BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
ANGELS : Grahe-Lewis Rivalry Remains a Friendly One HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Not Looking Up, for a Change : Pro basketball: They finally are back in first place in Pacific Division after a 119-105 victory over the Clippers. Portland loses again. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Splits With Minnesota in Softball JANE HUANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Hull Gets 80th Goal; Blues Win DAN HAFNER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : NCAA TOURNAMENT UPDATE : Sanderson, Alabama Will Try to Reach New Rung on Ladder From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Pasadena Awarded '93 Game : NFL: Phoenix tentatively gets Super Bowl in 1996. Apparently, that is tied to new King holiday vote. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Brave New World for Bo? : Baseball: Atlanta seems most likely to take a chance on Jackson, but don't rule out Yankees. Claire 'still evaluating.' ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tried, True Methods Boost Notre Dame
College Basketball : Ncaa Tournament Update From Associated Press
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
NIT ROUNDUP : Massachusetts Advances by Beating Fordham, 78-74 From Associated Press
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Clouds Have Silver Lining After Roberts' Tennis Victory ROBYN NORWOOD
OUTDOOR NOTES : Mexico Toughens Sportfishing Laws RICH ROBERTS
Northridge Wins Mind Games and Volleyball Match MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Portland's Lead Goes Up in Smoke DAN HAFNER
Notre Dame Assistant Coach a Top Candidate for Irvine Job ROBYN NORWOOD
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
New Softball, Baseball Fields Almost Finished at Camarillo JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Simi Valley Downs Camarillo
Boldt Still a Riveting Performer
Bo Jackson: Big Talent, Big Gamble MIKE PENNER
TENNIS INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS : Marquee Matches: Graf-Sabatini, Seles-Capriati From Associated Press
Woodbridge's Mikkelsen Signs at Nevada Reno
McNamee Keeps Turning Out Winners at Her Alma Mater : Coach of the year: In her six seasons, Estancia has earned one league title and five trips to Southern Section playoffs. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Times 1991 All-county Basketball Teams : Girls' Capsules
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hilltop Gets Offense Back in Gear, Tops USDHS
Tyson's Victory Remains Clouded : Boxing: Possible conflicts of interest, referee's decision to stop fight create furor. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Sweeps Past Moorpark, 3-2 : College baseball: Canfield pitches Condors into a first-place tie in Western State Conference. BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knight Selected to Coach Football at Hueneme High SEAN WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP NOTEBOOK : Rod Davis Rides Winds of Change Back to His Home, Coronado RICH ROBERTS
PREP WEDNESDAY: BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : Parks Honored for Second Year TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Feels Snub When Aztecs Send Subs to Volleyball Games DANA HADDAD
AMERICA'S CUP '92 : Coming to America . . . to Sail : Training: Nippon Challenge crew members battle language and cultural barriers--and the perception that they are in San Diego on holiday. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Lose Bill Pickel to the Jets; Chargers Sign Ex-Ram Humphery From Staff and Wire Reports
Simi Valley Full of Second Helpings PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Times 1991 All-county Basketball Teams : Boys' Capsules
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
LOS ALAMITOS : Dare You To Back From Australia STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If Indiana Could See Her Now MIKE DOWNEY
Tustin's McCluskey Overcomes Adversity With Best Game Plan : Coach of the year: After leading Tillers to two Southern Section championship games, he finally wins state title. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Players Quit Softball Team at CS Northridge
ENTERTAINMENT
Rodney King Gets Rap Offer CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Verdict Against Rick Dees : Law: More than $10 million in damages in 'Top 40' radio suit is awarded to ex-partner of KIIS deejay and his business manager. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dance Review : Jose Greco Company Delivers a Mixed Bill ELIZABETH ZIMMER
DANCE : Bronze Idol Facing Golden Years at 31 : An injury that puts ABT's Johan Renvall out of commission for a few days has reminded him that the clock is ticking on his career. CHRIS PASLES
Humphrey's to Offer New Mix for Its 10th Concert Season JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : PBS Goes 'Into the Woods' Tonight : Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's intricate juxtapositions of lyrics, events and mood are well-served in 'American Playhouse' adaptation. SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Cocteau Twins: Stagnant Waters Ruin Flow MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quotable
Pop Music Reviews : Holcomb and All-Star Company at the Roxy CHRIS WILLMAN
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Corea's Akoustic Band Electrifies Coach House BILL KOHLHAASE
Dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEW : Weak Premise Stifles 'Suicide' RAY LOYND
$176,446 Pledged to KOCE During Annual Drive ZAN DUBIN
Santa Barbara Film Festival Ends on Rainy Note : Movies: The 6-year-old event struggles to carve out a consistent identity. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : Brahms in Chamber Series at Historic Sites TIMOTHY MANGAN
TV RATINGS : Hero Worship Helps Propel ABC LEE MARGULIES, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Schurr to Open Pacific Symphony Series CHRIS PASLES
Pop Music Reviews : Paul: Goofy, Gracious, Occasionally Inspired JEAN ROSENBLUTH
Pop Music Reviews : Milsap the Anti-Hank Crosses Way Over JIM WASHBURN
Music Review : YMF Debut Orchestra Performs at Royce Hall RICHARD S. GINELL
STAGE REVIEW : 'Sex/Love/Stories': Miller's Explosive Ode to Gay Life SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Wry, Poignant Look at Life As an Indian LEAH OLLMAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Show Is Short but Still Too Milsappy : Country singer has a fine voice but never connects with real emotion at Crazy Horse Steak House concert. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : A Dull Start for Hedgecock KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Akoustic Band Creates Elektricity : At the Coach House, Chick Corea's acoustic trio charges through standards with the fervor one might expect from the artist's Elektric Band. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : Chinese Virtuoso in Recital at Ambassador DONNA PERLMUTTER
ART REVIEWS : Ron Rizk's Painterly Deceptions SUVAN GEER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : A Beguiling, Belated Salute to Ernst Krenek MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
KCET's March Pledge Drive on a Rising Scale : Television: Despite the success of its campaign, the public-TV station still anticipates a budget shortfall of more than $1 million. SHARON BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV's Full Docket : Law Shows Are Everywhere on the Tube, With More in Pipeline IRV LETOFSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
David Hansen Resigns Post at Dr. Dream : Music: 'It's just time to move on,' says key figure in the development of the Orange-based rock label. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Silence' Fuels a Loud and Angry Debate : Movies: Jonathan Demme's gruesome box-office thriller ignites arguments over creative rights, the depiction of violence against women and negative gay stereotypes. ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC / JOHN D'AGOSTINO : Its Musical Blend Lends to Group's Distinct Sound JOHN D'AGOSTINO
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Laguna Approves Junk Sculpture GEBE MARTINEZ
Gottchalk Found Guilty of Murdering Woman GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Conflict-of-Interest Cure: Full Disclosure MARK P. PETRACCA, Mark P. Petracca is an assistant professor in UCI's department of politics and society
Services Friday for John Notchev, Lancea Founder
Parents Pay for Signal Near Studio City School
Driver in Boy's Death Had Prior Conviction : Fatality: Orange motorist, 62, who ran onto a sidewalk and killed a baby, was involved in a drunk-driving case six years ago. MATT LAIT and JIM GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pact on Canyon Purchase Closer, Fitzpatrick Says
SIMI VALLEY : Board OKs Delay on New Grade School STEPHANIE STASSEL
Antonovich Seeks Funds for Inmate Boot Camp
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC SPACES : Spinning a Reality in the World of Fantasy LINDA BLANDFORD
Edelman Seeks Added Steps to Safeguard Vacant Land : Development: The supervisor says the present program has failed to protect 61 significant ecological areas. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Communists Are Dragging Us to Chaos' : Soviet Union: Moscow creates a state of fear to keep the old order in power. BORIS YELTSIN, Boris Yeltsin, chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Republic, is Mikhail Gorbachev's chief rival in the Soviet Union. Excerpted from an article in Ogonyok, translated by Konstantin Kipsis. 1991, Ogonyok.
Who'll Police the Police When It Comes to Brutality? DANA PARSONS
Supervisors Criticize D. A. Over Budgeting : Finances: The office has come under fire for $344,600 in overruns and not making cuts as other departments have. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Problems Keep New Complex in Limbo SHANNON SANDS
Cypress Approves Pay Hikes for Police Supervisors
Mayor Not Swayed by Furor Over Water Meter LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspected Burglar Shot to Death by LAPD Officer
COUNTYWIDE : Thousand Oaks Joins Booking Fee Protest PSYCHE PASCUAL
Bernson Defends Porter Ranch Before 5 Rivals : Campaign: The forum marks the councilman's first encounter with his challengers, who oppose the project. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Gallegly Proposes Task Force to Examine Damage in Kuwait ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK VIEW : Kidnaping Victim Is Driven Here, Raped KAREN McKEAN
ANAHEIM : City Postpones Plan to Take Land Strip LISA MASCARO
COUNTYWIDE : Home for Disturbed Youths Is Joint Effort MARIA NEWMAN
IRVINE : Westpark II Foes Want Election Set TOM McQUEENEY
Be It Ever So Humble . . . : Kuwait's emir decides to play the palace
City Payroll Larger Despite 6 Hiring Freezes : Budget crisis: Many jobs have been exempted. Number of employees has risen by about 1,190 in 11 months. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obscure Law Delays Pierside Village Approval : Environment: Huntington Beach runs into a hitch stemming from a 1949 law prohibiting the sale of oceanfront land. City attorney to research issue. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Board Declares Drought Emergency : Water: The action will allow supervisors to seek financial aid from state. Meanwhile, efforts stall to tighten water-rationing. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL and PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Long Beach Council OKs Wide Ban on Smoking
Bergeson Will Amend Bill That Set Off S.D. Outcry RALPH FRAMMOLINO and JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bay Boaters Treading Near Italian Cup Challengers Hear Harsh Words TONY PERRY
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Schools Weigh Plans to Cut $4 Million TERRY SPENCER
ANAHEIM : Mandatory Plan to Save Water Passed LISA MASCARO
Orange Alters Its Parking-Ban Program MARY HELEN BERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clipboard
Bernson Accused of Campaign Violation
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Law Urged to Limit Access to Tobacco From Times Staff and Wire Reports
County Supervisors Refuse to Rule Out Hospital Site
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Needed: a Level Playing Field
BUENA PARK : Emergency Repairs to Be Made to Wells LYNDA NATALI
2 Unions OK Tentative Contract With Producers
Supervisor Seeks Funds for Inmate Boot Camp
Assisted Suicides
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
Gen. Schwarzkopf
RTD's Patsaouras
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
Assisted Suicides
RTD's Patsaouras
A-12 Aircraft
Bernson, Water and Development
Bernson, Water and Development
Commercial Raises Question
High School Needs Land
PTSA Approves of Site
Bernson, Water and Development
Bernson, Water and Development
Land Deal Questioned
Service Was Not to Show War Support
Proposed Site Is Better
Art Seeks to Re-Create Border-Crossing Fears JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Progress Means Expansion
Proposals Would Declare Local Korean Monuments
THOUSAND OAKS : Planners Approve New Amgen Lab PEGGY Y. LEE
Group Won't Stop Supporting Police
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
Insurers Sue to Block Rate Rollback Standards From a Times Staff Writer
Storm Finished Cleanup of Spill, Coast Guard Says : Environment: Oil in Santa Monica Bay was dispersed by waves and wind. Its effect on wildlife, especially grunion, is uncertain. MAURA DOLAN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plumbing Company Pays Fine for Hazardous Waste
Credit Crunch Goes Beyond the Crackdown on Banks : Economy: Blame the lack of business and personal saving, not the Fed or regulators, for impeding long-term growth. MARTIN FELDSTEIN and KATHLEEN FELDSTEIN, Martin Feldstein, a professor of economics at Harvard, was chairman of the Council on Economic Advisers in the Reagan Administration. Kathleen Feldstein is an economist. and
Pacoima Man Charged in Fatal Shooting
State Cracks Down on Mobile Home Sales Firm : Housing: The Santa Clarita company's license is revoked. The D.A. will be asked to prosecute the owner on fraud charges. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecution Rests in 'Samaritan' Trial
SIMI VALLEY : Council Moves to Annex Corriganville CARLOS V. LOZANO
A Rain Check Would Be Nice : The Drought Notwithstanding, These Families Are Tired of Getting Soaked BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Exxon Is Accused of Pollution Violations SONNI EFRON and MARLA CONE
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
ORANGE : The Pride of Being an Indian MARY HELEN BERG
Lakeside Kidnaper, Rapist Sought KAREN McKEAN
Board OKs Studies for Pitchess Jail Expansion
VENTURA : Trolleys Headed for Palm Springs JANE HULSE
PERSPECTIVE ON POLICE : LAPD Furor Calls for Broad, Special Probe : An independent panel could restore public confidence and recommend ways to make the chief accountable. WILLIAM R. ROBERTSON and RONALD A. DiNICOLA, William R. Robertson is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Ronald A. DiNicola is a lawyer and human-rights advocate
Campaign Contributions Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Coast Guard Finds No Sign of Reported Crash
Disabled Computer Users Aided : Technology: Researchers at Cal State Northridge have worked 1 1/2 years on a way to allow students to use virtually any system they can sit in front of. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Orders Meetings Over Racism Charges CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assisted Suicides
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Wind Blows Festivities Indoors JOHN PENNER
Studio City Man Found Shot to Death in Home
Cal Thomas on Modern Church
Little Lotto Results
SPORTS WATCH : Star Trek
Few Flock to San Juan : Weather Thins Crowd Looking for Swallows SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tougher Rules Sought to Save Ecological Sites : Development: Edelman says the county has failed to protect plant and animal life areas singled out in 1980. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tustin Man Shot After He Pointed Gun, Police Say JAMES M. GOMEZ and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Burglary Suspect Killed by Officer in North Hollywood : Shooting: Police report a gunman was shot after pointing his weapon at the patrolman. Department officials say the action appears to be justified. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : 48 Reservists From Rescue Unit Return VIVIAN LOUIE
Astronomers Set Sights on Maintenance of Facilities : Science: Report on funding priorities says aging equipment cannot function fully. Upkeep often loses out to new showcase projects. LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Group Fights Ban on Alcohol at Beach RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child-Care Center to Be Added to Olive View
California IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : Missing Woman's Body Is Uncovered From Times Staff and Wire Reports
$10,000 Reward Offered in Bank Robbery Killing
Swimming Against the Mainstream BILL BOYARSKY
Worker Falls on Luggage Belt at Airport, Breaks Legs From a Times Staff Writer
There's Another Law School
Storm Closes Roads, Schools and Restaurant : Weather: Heavy snow and a mudslide leave a few hundred motorists stranded overnight in Castaic. Power to 3,500 customers is knocked out. JOHN RIVERA and JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Ex-Bank Employees Accused of Embezzling
Sheriff's Deputy Hit While Aiding Injured Driver Is in Fair Condition MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutor Gives Evidence of Alleged Police Racism
Tommy King; Retired Musician, Realtor
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Public Funds Misuse Alleged in Lawsuit DAVID WILLMAN
Enrollment at Dominguez Hills Campus Sets Record ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : AIDS Care Hires 1st Executive Director JANE HULSE
College District to Cut Water Use by 25%
Post-Census Data Sought to Redistrict SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
CAMARILLO : Group Seeks Funds for Children's Home KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
EL MODENA : Conflict-of-Interest Investigation Sought MARY HELEN BERG
Tornado Damages Cars, 20 Homes in San Carlos BERNICE HIRABAYASHI and MONICA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Surgery to Save Filipino Baby From Deformity ANITA M. CAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goats Will Sink Their Teeth Into Firefighting Biz : Public works: Laguna Beach to try putting 500 of the plant-munching animals to maintaining firebreaks at a cost of about $822 an acre. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hold Edison's 'Feet to Fire,' Court Asked From United Press International
Firm Crack in the Glass Ceiling
Ruling Says Schools Were Out of Compliance : Ventura: A federal agency says the district has since improved its handling of students with learning disorders. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Racial Tensions Blamed in Girl's Death : Shooting: Prolonged distrust, insults and violence between the Korean store owners and their black neighbors are cited by both sides. ANDREA FORD and JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Alcohol Ads Banned on Beaches, at Events JOHN PENNER and MIKE REILLEY
Season's Rainfall Hits Normal Level : Drought: More storms are expected through the weekend. But water officials warn that nearly five dry years cannot be wiped out in one month. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Senseless and Tragic Killing : New tension for Korean-American and African-American communities
Chatsworth High Takes Shakespeare Honors
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Est Founder May Be Ordered to Appear From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dropout Rate Rises Despite Extra Efforts : Education: Time and money have been spent in a plan to cut the dropout rate in half by 1991. Instead, more students than ever are leaving before graduation. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Sporting Chance : Danger Lurks for Fans as Gangs Adopt Pro Attire MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Simmons Turns Energy Toward His Own Firm : Proxy battle: After failing to win control of Lockheed, the Texan will try to restore NL Industries to a financially strong position. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Dives 62; Inflation, Profit Jitters Rock Market KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Plunges 62; IBM Profits Lower Than Expected : Economy: A postwar sales rebound apparently has not occurred. Worldwide economic weakness is blamed. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'V' for 'Victory'? There's a Way to Beat Volatility TOM PETRUNO
Court Ruling Helps AT&T's Prospects to Take Over NCR CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking And Finance James S. Granelli/ Times staff writer
Panelists OK $30 Billion for S&L Bailout From Associated Press
Court Ruling Helps AT&T's Prospects for NCR Takeover CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Affordable Homes From Factory TIMOTHY H. WILLARD, TIMOTHY H. WILLARD is managing editor of the Futurist, a publication of the World Future Society in Bethesda, Md
Bill Lifting Curbs on Bell Units Advances From Times Wire Services
NBC, Paramount Reach Pact on 'Cheers' JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Helps Unions Fight Member Suits : Labor: The Supreme Court says litigation alleging bad contracts may be won only if a union negotiated an "irrational or arbitrary" deal. From Associated Press
Space Workers' Fate Up in Air : Jobs: The future and good health of McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Co. and its 11,600 employees hinges on its space station and Delta rocket programs. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Price Waterhouse to Relocate Offices Near S. Coast Plaza MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Says O.C. Exec Who Gave Analysts Data Broke the Law SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivals Enjoy FTC Inquiry of Microsoft : Computers: The aggressive software company has been accused of unfair business practices. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antitrust Probe May Aid Microsoft, Foes JAMES FLANIGAN
Security Pacific Announces 40% Cut in Dividend : Banking: The move comes in anticipation of a big increase in problem loans. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Investment Adviser Charged With Theft of Funds CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Passed Over for Its Top Job, Parnell to Quit USDA
'Dilapidated' May Co. Sparks Buena Park's Ire : City Council: Officials, who have been trying to improve their city's aging mall, called the store unsafe and ugly and refused to grant a sign request. LYNDA NATALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 at Litton Indicted in Defense Scandal JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Says Executive Who Gave Analysts Data Broke the Law SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Settles Fraud Suit Filed Against Merrill Lynch From Associated Press
Disney Co. Says Profits Hurt by Dip in Air Travel : Entertainment: Shareholders told theme park attendance should pick up soon. Directors increase the dividend. CHRIS WOODYARD and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKING AND FINANCE : Founders National, Landmark Banks Solidify Merger Plan James S. Granelli/ Times staff writer
Suit Challenges Firm's Patent on AIDS Drug : Pharmaceuticals: The expensive treatment AZT is the only approved therapy that attacks the virus directly. From Associated Press
Airline to Offer John Wayne-N.Y. Nonstop Flights : Routes: America West will also offer direct trips between Orange County and Sacramento to fill a void left by USAir. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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